Music

Charlotte talks to Shapeshifter's Sam Trevethick about the band's latest album Rituals and the challenges lying ahead of their upcoming tour. Audio

This week Nick features tenor master Coleman Hawkins, a new album by Bruce Brown, and music by pianists Geri Allen, Charmaine Ford, and Bob James. Audio

This week Nick features tenor sax legend Coleman Hawkins, plus music by Bruce Brown, and pianists Geri Allen and Paul Bley. Audio

John Psathas one of NZ's most famous composers. He's written music for the 2004 Olympic games, for world renowned performers, for films, collaborated with artists such as Warren Maxwell and Serj… Audio

Rebecca Lucy Taylor is a UK artist who makes music as Self Esteem. Her second album Prioritise Pleasure was hugely acclaimed, given Best Album of the year by The Guardian, The Sunday Times and… Audio

To Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of his groundbreaking album Navigator, Che-Fu and the Kratez reunited for a performance at Auckland's Town Hall as part of the 2021 Auckland Arts Festival. Audio

Finn Johansson is back with Out Lately and a hand-picked selection of tracks. Tonight we'll hear Lunar Vacation from Mold, Body Surfer from Palace of Fakers, Constant Follower from The Merry Dancers… Audio

Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from midday talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, and what's coming up on her show tomorrow. Audio

Cups of tea and glasses of wine between friends began the process of putting together New Zealand composer Dorothy Buchanan's memoir.  Video, Audio

Jeremy has tracks from a vinyl reissue for Lawrence Arabia's Taite Prize winning Chant Darling, Canadian singer songwriter Allison Russell, and the 50th anniversary of David Crosby's solo debut. Audio

In this week's Pocket Edition, Los Angeles' Helado Negro speaks to Tony Stamp about singing and speaking 'Spanglish', and Hollie Smith explains why her latest album Coming in From The Dark. Audio

Today Dianne's talking about new music from Canadian artist, Le Ren. The 26 year old based in Montreal has just released her debut album Leftovers. Audio

Upbeat catches up with Project Prima Volta founder, Anna Pierard, to find out what's been happening recently for the Hawke's Bay youth project. Audio

Music reviewer Jess Fu joins the programme to talk about Crush, a new garage-pop band that has a new debut EP out called Fantasy Fiction. She'll also play a track from London-based psych-pop quintet… Audio

Clarinet player Stefenie Pickston at the Wakatipu Music Festival. Audio

Cellist Dominic Lee at the Wakatipu Music Festival. Audio

John Carpenter was revered across the 1970s and 80s for his movies, he's abandoned filmmaking for another career that he always had on the side - being a musician. Audio

Musician Paul Cathro from Ha the Unclear has just released a new EP - from a lockdown into lockdowned ears. Audio

In this special Logg Cabin Soul Hour, Mark Williams (aka MC Slave) presents 60 minutes of the sweetest soul music from Aotearoa and beyond. Video, Audio